Felinów can be understood through two historical stages: the Felinów manor house was established in the first half of the 19th century; Felinów emerged as a village around 1902 through the subdivision of land. This sequence distinguishes the beginnings of the manor house from the later formation of the village and provides a timeline for the history of the area. For travellers who would also like to shape their stay around cultural history, it offers a concrete starting point.
Manor House History and the Origins of the Village
The first owners of the manor house were the Łempicki family. The subdivision of land around 1902 was carried out by the manor house’s owners at the time, the Gierlicz family. This links two distinct roles: the manor house’s original ownership and the division of land through which Felinów emerged as a village. A subdivision is the division of land into individual plots; in Felinów, this process is directly connected with the origins of the village.
Architectural Heritage in the Municipality of Modliborzyce
Beyond Felinów’s local history, the municipality of Modliborzyce offers further historical points of interest. The parish church of Saint Stanislaus, Bishop and Martyr, was built there from 1644 to 1664. In Modliborzyce itself, the synagogue was built around 1760 and restored from 1957 to 1965. In chronological terms, the church represents a building phase in the 17th century, while the synagogue belongs to a later period; its restoration adds another layer of time. The church and synagogue reflect different religious building traditions in the municipality.
Old brick buildings and wooden houses dating approximately from the 20th century have been preserved in Modliborzyce’s market square. In Kolonia Zamek, there is a manor house complex with a surrounding park. These examples highlight different architectural features: historic buildings around the market square on the one hand, and a manor house complex with a park on the other. Together with the religious buildings, they offer a broader perspective on the municipality’s architectural heritage.
Landscape and Orientation on the S19
The springs along the Sanna River are part of the municipality’s characteristic natural landscape. This adds a landscape perspective to the historic buildings and local scenery. When planning a trip, you can distinguish between local history, architectural heritage and nature without grouping them together as a single sightseeing stop.
The name Felinów also appears in connection with service areas on the S19. MOP Felinów Zachód is on the S19 at kilometre 62+900 in the direction of Rzeszów. MOP Felinów Wschód is in the cadastral area of Felinów in the municipality of Modliborzyce. The details provide different points of reference: for Zachód, the road kilometre and direction of travel are given; for Wschód, the cadastral area and municipality are specified. If you come across these names while planning, it helps to read the full service area name together with the relevant location information.
Discover more destinations: Wierzchowiska Drugie, Modliborzyce, Janów Lubelski, Potok Wielki
For the overview of the wider area: Janowski.
